QA/G-8 provides non-mandatory guidance to assist users in verifying and validating environmental data. The guidance discusses alternative approaches to data validation, including examples of statistics-based validation techniques, and options for verifying that the validated data satisfy relevant claims about their authenticity and quality.

This document can be considered the technical aspect of G-9R. The document is designed as a "tool-box" of useful techniques in assessing the quality of data. The overall structure of the document will enable the analyst to investigate many different problems using a systematic methodology. For more information and resources, see Tools - Data Quality Assessment.

This template and guide were developed and written by the Native American Fish and Wildlife Society, Cook Inlet Keeper, and the University of Alaska Anchorage Environmental and Natural Resources Institute. These documents have been reviewed and approved by EPA and ADEC.

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Region 10 Quality Management Plan

This document defines and describes the Quality Management (QM), Quality Assurance (QA), and Quality Control (QC) policies and responsibilities required by Region 10, in concurrence with the Agency's mandated QM program.